On Thursday, the list of nominations for Japan’s Buzzword of 2026 was announced. Thirty words and phrases in contention.

A hidden slot in a Shibuya wall dispenses fortune cards for ¥999. Here’s where to find Kabe Uranai, how to pay and what the ...

In this week's news roundup, we report on the bid to unseat Gianni Infantino as FIFA president by Japan's Kozo Tashima.

Long before wellness retreats and digital detoxes became a thing, travelers and locals in Japan sought renewal at Japan’s ...

Where to find a hot bath in Tokyo after you've missed your last train. These are the best onsen and sento open late across ...

Tama Zoological Park in western Tokyo reopened its lion exhibit on October 30, nearly three months after three of its lions ...

The entire Marunouchi district will transform into a festive holiday stage inspired by Harry Potter, with nine different ...

Japan's manhole cards, featuring colorful designs inspired by local landmarks, have captured the imagination of collectors ...

Tokyo Skytree Town will be draped in over 400,000 lights. Skytree will light up in festive patterns, with events inside its ...

There’s a whole other world hidden among Tokyo’s architecture, and it’s only accessible by doing something counterintuitive ...

Art exhibitions to see in Tokyo this November, including the return of Art Week Tokyo, Yoshirotten, Kohei Nawa and beyond ...

In this week's news we look at GMO's $1 million bounty for information leading to the identification of hackers behind a ...